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Chuck Redd abruptly canceled his Christmas Eve performance after Trump's name was added to the venueTrump says he was 'surprised' board voted to rename Kennedy CenterPresident Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday he was "surprised" and "honored" have his name added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Pool)

Kennedy Center president demands $1M from jazz musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.The All-NBA forward, who is averaging 29.4 points, shot 13 of 20 from the field and made two 3-pointers.

Jaylen Brown scores 30 points and the Celtics make 20 3-pointers to beat the Pacers 140-122

Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner were friends to Martin Scorsese, and their recent deaths fill the Oscar-winning filmmaker with "profound sadness."In a guest essay for The New York Times published Christmas Day, Scorsese paid tribute to his fellow director and reminisced about meeting for the first time and working together, though he also took a grave tone when discussing the Reiners' suspected homicides.

Rob Reiner's death fills Martin Scorsese with 'profound sadness'

Former "Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher and her husband, Jordan Rodgers, welcomed their first baby via emergency cesarean section days before Christmas, the couple announced.Fletcher wrote on Instagram that she went for a sonogram appointment on Tuesday and "found out we needed to deliver via emergency c section that day."

Former 'Bachelorette' welcomes 1st baby via emergency c-section

"Big Brother" alum Mickey Lee died on Thursday after suffering multiple heart attacks following flu complications, according to her family."Big Brother" alum Mickey Lee died on Thursday after suffering multiple heart attacks following flu complications, according to her family. She was 35.

‘Big Brother' star Mickey Lee dies at 35 after cardiac arrests from flu complications

The couple's 4-year-old daughter witnessed the alleged attack on the baby and reportedly told officers attending the scene: "Mommy did it."A West Virginia mom has been accused of slamming her baby onto the floor and holding them there face down after a massive argument erupted.

Mom 'slammed one-year-old face down to the ground' after savage brawl with woman

The Times Square ball drop ringing in 2026 will take on a patriotic red, white and blue theme to launch yearlong celebrations marking America’s birthdaySummer Times Square ball drop to celebrate America's 250th birthdayTimes Square will host a summertime ball drop on July 3, the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America250 chair Rosie Rios said Friday.

Times Square ball goes red, white and blue for America's 250th birthday

Over the course of 2025, deepfakes improved dramatically. AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what even many experts expected would be the case just a few years ago. They were also increasingly used to deceive people.For many everyday scenarios — especially low-resolution video calls and media shared on social media platforms — their realism is now high enough to reliably fool nonexpert viewers.

2026 will be the year you get fooled by a deepfake, researcher says. Voice cloning has crossed the ‘indistinguishable threshold’

Kentucky’s Thomas Massie used the president’s insult to raise funds to run against a Trump-endorsed candidateA Kentucky congressman singled out by Donald Trump on Christmas as a “lowlife” after co-authoring a law requiring the federal government to release all of its Jeffrey Epstein files says the president attacked him for keeping a commitment to “help victims”.

Republican behind Epstein files act responds to Trump ‘lowlife’ taunt

It felt like a dream came true when three sisters discovered they were all pregnant at the same time, due just a few weeks apart. But then came an unimaginable tragedy that would change them all forever.Annie Henderson, 23, was the first sister to learn that she was expecting just after Christmas last year.

Sisters Discover They’re All Pregnant, Then Faced With Devastating Tragedy

Quintrevion Wisner led the Longhorns in rushing yards in 2024 and 2025Fox News Flash top sports headlines for December 26Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.The Texas Longhorns offense took a huge hit before the team’s bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines next week.

Texas' top running back to enter transfer portal

Curious what’s actually happening internally the day after a few too many cocktails? Here's your answer.There’s no denying it: Waking up with a hangover can be awful. The intense headache coupled with random waves of nausea is usually enough to make you consider giving up drinking forever (or at least until next weekend).

This Is Your Body On A Hangover

Tyler Perry has recently become the center of a lawsuit. An actor who appeared in one of his films has claimed that he endured multiple incidents of assault from Perry over the years. The actor was also allegedly inspired to file the suit after learning that Perry was the subject of a similar one back in June.

Tyler Perry’s Shocking Assault Allegations By 2nd Victim, Details

A woman was in the right place at the right time when she convinced a pet owner not to euthanize her dog, and to accept her help instead.Animal lover Adriana Figueroa, living in the United States, was at her local shelter feeding rescue dogs around Thanksgiving, when she "noticed an older woman walking into the shelter carrying a white dog."

Woman Overhears Owner Trying To Surrender Dog—Then Learns Horrifying Truth

CNN's Scott Jennings was brutally mocked on social media after he accidentally called President Donald Trump the 'stupidest person ever' during a Kennedy Center debateCNN's Scott Jennings has faced a slew of mockery after he inadvertently labeled Donald Trump the "stupidest person that ever lived."

CNN viewers roast Scott Jennings after he accidentally calls Trump 'stupidest person ever'

As the end of the year approaches, millions of Brits will be booking their long-awaited 2026 getaway.In the first six months of 2025, more than 3.8million passports were issued in the United Kingdom.But what often shocks people is that, despite thousands of potential colour options, more than 90 per cent of the world's passports fall into just four tones: red, blue, green and black.

Why passports only come in four colours and what each one means

Payments for the month of December have already been distributedThe state of Alaska, through its Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program, has confirmed a new $1,000 stimulus payment for all eligible residents in 2025. This program, which distributes to citizens a portion of the profits generated by the state's natural resources, such as oil and minerals, is confirmed as a crucial economic relief measure.

When is the $1,000 stimulus payment deposited in January 2026?

An Australian mom was caught off guard by two photos from the past and present in a way that felt almost uncanny.Rachel Petersen (@racheltuesday_) shared a post on TikTok, beginning with a black-and-white photo of her great-grandmother Hilary Sumpton or "Memar" as she was affectionately known in the family.

Mom Takes Photo of 3-Year-Old Daughter, Realizes Something About Great Gran

She saw enough and walked out.Today’s dating world is so bizarre that one singleton barely lasted five minutes on a first date before walking out.Rachel Anderson is single and putting herself out there in the hopes of finding her fairytale ending. But something she’s not doing is tolerating any nonsense from a lame potential suitor.

Single woman immediately walked out on first date for this shocking reason: ‘Absolutely not’

Critics have blasted President Donald Trump's Christmas Day message for being glum and negative, with the Republican mentioning border security and RussiaPresident Donald Trump delivered a bleak Christmas Day message from the Oval Office in 2018, railing about border security, the Federal Reserve, and looming Democratic oversight.

Donald Trump's 'disgrace' Christmas Day message that depressed America

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Zelenskyy says around 500 Russian drones, 40 missiles involved in overnight attack on Kyiv, UkraineRussia reportedly set to reject new Ukraine peace dealNational security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant discusses the state of the Russia-Ukraine peace talks and the U.S. pursuit of an alleged Venezuelan oil tanker on ‘Fox News Live.’

Zelenskyy says fresh Russian attack on Ukraine shows Putin's 'true attitude' ahead of Trump meeting

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s regional governance bodies on Saturday rejected the recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation by Israel a day earlier, the first by any country in more than 30 years.Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 amid a descent into conflict and, despite having its own government and currency, had never been recognized by any nation in the world until Friday.

African regional bodies reject recognition of Somaliland by Israel

New research suggests direct bat-to-human transmission could occur without a viral 'middle-man'A new type of coronavirus has been found in South American bats which closely resembles the one behind the Covid pandemic.Japanese and American scientists made the discovery while researching bat populations in northern Brazil, capturing the animals and swabbing their intestines.

Pandemic fears as 'new coronavirus' found in bats in South America

Guitar and keyboard stalwart passes awayPerry Bamonte, longtime member of The Cure, has died, aged 65, the band confirmed last night on their website.Bamonte joined the band full-time in 1990, after working as their guitar tech from 1984. He actually left in 2005, forging his own path with Love Amongst Ruin, alongside ex-members of Placebo and Julian Cope’s band, before rejoining The Cure in 2022, two years after he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the group.

“Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative": Perry Bamonte. of the Cure, dies, aged 65

From your glutes to your shoulders, this 40-minute strength workout ticks every box for building strength, muscle, balance, and stabilityThe holidays are here, and if you don't have the time (or inclination) to get to the gym, welcome to the club.

Can't get to the gym? Caroline Idiens' essential workout has 7 exercises, uses 2 dumbbells, and targets all the major muscles

Israel-Hamas ceasefire marked biggest diplomatic win, as Russia-Ukraine peace remains elusiveSecretary of State Rubio holds year-end news conferenceFox News senior foreign policy correspondent Gillian Turner reports on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assessment of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine on ‘Special Report.’

Trump’s peace through strength in 2025: where wars stopped and rivals came to the table

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles for Vehicle History, focusing on practical insights and detailed automotive analysis.Check out the auction sites and used car listings, and it's not hard to find decomissioned cop-spec cars with reinforced brakes and suspension and some stab plates in the front seats (in case your kids are really wild on road trips).

Here's Why You Don't See Anyone Driving Decommissioned Mail Trucks

A reform-minded mayor is taking charge of New York City at a time when the largest police department in the country is finding its stride in its stability, touting a drop in gun violence and homicides while its current leadership stays intact.New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch is staying at the helm under progressive Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, providing nearly 35,000 uniformed members sustained leadership after she became the fourth police commissioner to serve in the scandal-scarred Adams administration.

A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD

A TikTok video showing a traveler’s worst luggage nightmare has gone viral on TikTok.The clip was shared by @kelssssricardoooo and has amassed over 2.6 million views since it was posted on December 1. Text overlaid on the video reads: "Thinking about the time my mom’s luggage came out like this."

Tourist Mortified As Mom’s Bag Arrives After Flight—and There’s a Problem

NEW YORK -- A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. The show's host, musician Chuck Redd, says that he called off the performance in the wake of the White House announcing last week that President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility.

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

New York —Warren Buffett became the the world’s most famous investor because of his sage investment wisdom at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway. That wasn’t his only job: He’s also the company’s best pitchman.Take the company’s annual meeting – the place to be if you want financial advice and to network with major business players.